SEND Learning Support Assistant — Empower Every Child

Teaching Vacancies; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a dedicated assistant to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare resources and deliver individual and small-group support, focusing on communication, emotional regulation and learning engagement.

The role promotes safeguarding, professional development and a collaborative, inclusive ethos where every child is valued.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND and recognising their strengths.
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children with patience and empathy.
• Holds understanding of how children with SEND learn and develops specialist knowledge.
• Holds high expectations and supports increasing independence.
• Works with teachers and SENCO to adapt activities and provide targeted support.
• Supports communication, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Provides observations of progress to inform staff reviews.
• Shows initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm, collaborating with others.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Skills

SEND understanding

Relationship building

Safeguarding

Adapt activities

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Communication support

Emotional regulation

Independence support

Flexibility

Job description

Teaching Vacancies in Barking and Dagenham is seeking a dedicated assistant to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt activities, prepare resources and deliver individual and small-group support, focusing on communication, emotional regulation and learning engagement.

The role promotes safeguarding, professional development and a collaborative, inclusive ethos where every child is valued.